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The Daily Dispatch: June 30, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
d not think his wound a fatal one, and, therefore, would not allow him to be taken away. Gen. Toombs's brigade. On Friday General Toombs was ordered to "feel" the enemy entrenched to the EasGeneral Toombs was ordered to "feel" the enemy entrenched to the East and front of Garnett's farm. After receiving written orders to advance, Gen. Toombs sent forward the 2d, 15th and 17th Georgia. The enemy had near three brigades in a skirt of woods behind an abatGen. Toombs sent forward the 2d, 15th and 17th Georgia. The enemy had near three brigades in a skirt of woods behind an abattis of felled timber and brushwood. The Georgians advanced spiritedly upon the Yankees and drove them back, not, however, until they had fought desperately for the ground. Finding it unfavorable toithdrew and left us in possession of the field. It was maintained until orders were sent for Gen. Toombs to retire. Our total loss may be summed up as follows Killed 24; wounded 160, and 4 missed, and Lt. Edwards slightly wounded. This engagement was a spirited and creditable affair, General Toombs obeying strictly his written orders. Gen. Lee pushed his advance until 10 o'clock last n